Barcelona Eye 30-Year-Old Star as Ideal Sergio Busquets Replacement

According to football journalist Fernando Polo (via Managing Barca), Barcelona have identified Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic as the club’s priority target to replace the departing Sergio Busquets.

Brozovic plays as a central defensive midfielder for the Serie A giants as well as the Croatian national team. The 30-year-old has established himself as one of the best in Europe in his role, helping Inter win the Coppa Italia and reaching the UEFA Champions League final this season.

The Croatia international made 40 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals and providing six assists. He would be an ideal replacement for Barcelona legend Busquets, who will be leaving this summer as a free agent after a storied 15-year tenure at the club.

Marcelo Brozovic is contracted to Inter Milan until the summer of 2026 but Barcelona are only willing to offer €15 million for his services on a three-year deal. The Blaugrana’s first-choice options were Joshua Kimmich and Martin Zubimendi but they were shelved due to their high transfer fees.

Brozovic was reportedly considering joining the Saudi Pro League, but according to Diario AS, he is ready to put their interest aside for a possible move to Barcelona.

The 30-year-old has scored 31 goals and provided 43 assists in 330 appearances for Inter over seven seasons. He has also won five trophies, including the 2020-21 Serie A title.